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Jumping Spider

Paraphidippus aurantius

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Field Notes

Description:

Dime sized, black with Kelly green markings

Habitat:

Seen on a plastic chair outside a cafe in Philadelphia.

Notes:

This guy was frisky and darted out at people who sat in the chair as if defending its territory - then it got busy creating strands of silk.

Species ID Suggestions

Jumping Spider

Paraphidippus aurantius

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PublishedJune 29, 2013

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